Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
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How valuable are wilderness survival skills in an urban disaster environment? Very. Here are five basic skills you need to know.
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Tasty food has an incredible impact on morale. My dad told this story from World War II, where he joined a Louisiana family for a Sunday chicken dinner.
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So you’re a big city/urban type, know absolutely nothing about the great outdoors, but you’re intrigued with the idea of experiencing the wilderness. That’s great! The more people who care about the wilderness, the better the wilderness will be cared for. But what do you need to know before heading out?
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Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation, invisible to humans. It works very well to help purify water with this simple method.
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Every hunter will probably come across someone who questions, or possibly attacks, the activity of hunting. Here’s how to answer.
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Situational awareness is a lifesaver. So is prior preparation. This lost hiker in Colorado had neither and survived because of pure luck.
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Survival myths can kill you, and this latest making the rounds is particularly dangerous.
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Walking in the woods is one of my favorite things. But danger lurks in the tree tops – beware of the widow-makers.
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An ancient herbal tea made from a common weed may be useful in relieving some symptoms of COVID.
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Without water, our bodies can get into serious trouble quickly – just a matter of days before dehydration sets in. Why do many people keep extra food, but don’t store water?
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